Digitization of Human Performance for Injury Surveillance and Enhanced Tactical Performance
Abstract
BACKGROUNDHuman Performance Monitoring (HPM) and Augmentation in the DoD involves the assessment and understanding of key physiological metrics that can help identify successful traits in a tactical environment. Applications for HPM in the DOD include injury surveillance/reduction, training and selection enhancement, career longevity, acute performance enhancement, to name a few.OBJECTIVEThisDURIP proposal aims to procure HPM equipment with a direct link to the priorities listed in the 38th Commandant#s Guidance. In order to achieve this, the following steps will be taken:#REQUIREMENTS DEVELOPMENTAssess the relevant information/data required to quantify the objectives for each topic area in the guidance document. For each parameter(s), several COTS solutions are likely to be available for data acquisition. #LOGISTICS ASSESSMENT # PRELIMINARYAn initial down-selection of prospective COTS solutions should be made based on a preliminary logistics assessment, which includes an analysis of cost, form factor, data acquisition, battery life etc. #VALIDATETechnologies succeeding in the initial logistic downselection move onto the validation phase. If these sources do not provide accurate data, they should not be utilized. Each technology will be validated against a suitable reference device.#FIELD STUDYThenext phase will take the most accurate devices from validation and from the preliminary logistics assessment and execute a secondary and more in-depth logistics assessment. This will include testing in a training environment at locations interested in this information, such as School of Infantry East (SOI-E), The Basic School (TBS), Infantry Officer Course (IOC). #TRANSITIONTechnologies passing all of the aforementioned steps will be deemed transitionable and ready for acquisition should the groups find funding to purchase.PROJECT THRUST AREASTechnology and data can help provide objective and actionable insights to address many of the Commandant#s priorities. This DURIP equipment grant will allow for Ohio State University Tactical Sport Scientists to identify prospective commercial technologies leading to these priority areas and execute each of the steps identified in the Objective section above.1.0Large Group Heat Stress and Training Load Monitoring#Training in the USMC is a highly physical endeavor, and necessary to not only develop superior physical capabilities, but to train and test mental toughness by enduring extremely strenuous activities. Programming and executing these training events without an ability to quantify the physiological training load demands can create risk via over-reaching/ over-training, as well as potential inconsistency between training groups.2.0Biomechanical Force and Power Performance Monitoring#Tactical performance is a complex endeavor, and in the physical domain, requires attributes of endurance, agility, and power production. Each MOS has distinct requirements, leading to the need for systems to be able to quantify these physical attributes reliably and at scale. 3.0Injury Surveillance#Musculoskeletal injuries in the military continue to have negative effects on overall force readiness, but due to the nature of military training, cannot be completely avoided. However, recent advances in quantifiable tools for injury surveillance and monitoring return to duty continue to show promise but must be studied for use in the USMC.4.0Data Integration and Scaling#One of the predominant barriers in data analysis in the DoD is the existence of data in multiple softwares, databases, files etc., very few (if any) that communicate with each other. More specifically, Athlete Management Systems (AMS) have beencreated and utilized specifically to enable rapid data aggregation and visualization of Human Performance data, as well as enablinghighly efficient data analytics processes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- DoD Grant Award
- Publication Date
- May 15, 2023
- Source ID
- N000142312255
Entities
People
- Joshua A Hagen
Organizations
- Office of Naval Research
- Ohio State University
- United States Navy